§ 3.16.070. Probationary status.

A.

Except as set forth in an applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees appointed from appointment lists or by promotion shall be subject to a twelve-month minimum probationary period. Under no circumstances shall an employee serve in a probationary status beyond eighteen months except as provided in the rules and regulations of the personnel system.

B.

If the work of a probationary employee is found to be below standards satisfactory to the appointing authority, the appointing authority may dismiss, demote or transfer the probationary employee at any time during the probationary period. These actions by the appointing authority shall not be subject to review or appeal.

C.

Upon promotion, a promoted employee who previously held permanent civil service status shall retain all permanent status rights and privileges during the probationary period.

(Ord. O-78-87 § 1 (part); Ord. O-46-85 § 1 (part); prior code § 7-13)

(Ord. No. O-31-15 Amended, § I, 7-27-2015)